SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that provides a secure connection between two computers or networks. It is used to secure sensitive data such as credit card numbers, passwords, and other confidential information. SSL works by encrypting the data exchanged between the two computers, making it unreadable to anyone else.
For example, when you purchase something online, your credit card information is encrypted by SSL before it is sent to the merchant’s server. The merchant’s server then decrypts the information so it can be processed. This ensures that your credit card information is secure and cannot be accessed by anyone else.